R.E. Johnson 1968 Journal 58 Aug. 1 Moy Creek Campground to Missoula, Montana Rd), leaves via Troy Creek Rd to the Trail (# 133) to Trapper Peak, the highest peak of the Bitterroot Range. Six miles of dirt Rd, 5 1/2 miles of trail. Further along another road turns right, up Boulder Creek to a campground (1 mile), which would be a useful base of operations in that area. Drove on to Missoula. Spoke with Dr. Hoffmann, picked up mail, & saw the VW dealer (Universal Motors). Camped in Pattee Canyon. Aug 2. Missoula, Montana Had VW valves adjusted. Talked to Dr. Hoffmann & Templeton. Bought groceries & other supplies. Camped in Pattee Canyon. Aug 3. Missoula to St. Marys Pk, Montana Drove to Stevensville & saw the Creamery Picnic Parade, US Forest Service, etc and then drove up in the Bitterroot Mtns. to roads end below St. Mary Lookout. The road is found by driving 2 miles south of the Stevensville turnoff on US 93, to St. Mary Rd. & Tr. sign, then turn right (west) & follow signs (well marked) 13 miles to roads end (dirt). Here the Trail (# 116) takes off into the Lodgepole Pine Forest. Rd end to Lookout = 4 miles. A Thunderstorm passed north over the Bitterroots at 1 to 2 PM. It was over St. Mary Peak at 1:35 PM. The storm continued for several hours. Lightning strikes